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If you're searching for a party filled with beer, bratwurst and dancing this fall, there are plenty to choose from in Philadelphia and the nearby suburbs.

These local Oktoberfest celebrations will make you think you've traveled abroad to Munich.

Some of the biggest include the 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest, which is taking place later than usual this year, and the South Street Oktoberfest, happening on the same date the celebration in Germany begins.

Below is a roundup of some of the top Oktoberfest celebrations coming up in September and October. Now you just have to choose which ones you'll attend. Prost!

For the 11th year, the South Street Oktoberfest will be held in front of Brauhaus Schmitz, beneath a massive tent with seating. There will be 10 German beers, tons of German food, German dancers and live music.

Either choose to pay-as-you-go for all food and drink, or upgrade to the VIP package. For $115, VIPs will get seven beer tokens, a commemorative glass stein, a T-shirt and access to a buffet and private bathrooms.

Ahead of the celebration, Brauhaus Schmitz is also doing something new this year. The bar will have a special Oktoberfest menu starting Sunday, Sept. 15, and ending on Sunday, Sept. 29.

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At the all-day, all-ages party there will be polka music, German dancers, a DJ, a biergarten and German food. Also, there will be a separate family-friendly area where kids can enjoy pony rides and more.

Uptown Beer Garden's Oktoberfest celebration returns for a fourth year. There will be German beer, a liter lift competition, a variety of house-made brats from BRU Craft & Wurst, pulled pork from Tradesman's and pretzels, potato pancakes and currywurst.

General admission is free but VIP tickets are also available for $20. VIPs receive access to a separate bar with a keg of Weissenohe Monks Fest and a keepsake glass boot filled with their beer of choice.

Morgan's Pier Oktoberfest celebration will take place the first weekend in October.

The Delaware River waterfront beer garden will host an Oktoberfest celebration the first weekend of October.

Tickets will go on sale online Wednesday, Sept. 25, at noon. Included is access to a four-hour open beer bar and unlimited soft pretzels. Also, the first 200 guests at the party will receive a Morgan's Pier beer stein.

During the fall, Morgan's Pier is transformed into an autumn wonderland with hay bales, pumpkins and other seasonal decorations.

This Oktoberfest celebration will take place outdoors, under tents at the King of Prussia Mall. Attendees will enjoy unlimited samples from more than 50 breweries and there will be food from King of Prussia restaurants, live music and games, as well.

General admission tickets are $50. There are also VIP tickets that include early entry, access to limited-edition brews and a collector's glass.

The 23rd Street Armory will be transformed to mimic an authentic Munich festival tent, decked out in Bavarian blue and white. There will be authentic festival tables and benches imported from Germany, too.

The event will feature traditional Oktoberfest food, beer from the world famous Hofbräuhaus München and plenty of entertainment.

When purchasing tickets, choose from three separate four-hour sessions, each accommodating up to 1,400 people. General admission is $20 and includes a liter of beer, a pretzel and table service. There are also two VIP options.